Top 10 Free Things to do in Paducah, Kentucky (KY)

August 7, 2021 Lashaunda Abraham

Paducah (/pəˈduːkə/) is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The largest city in the Jackson Purchase region, it is located at the confluence of the Tennessee and the Ohio rivers, halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, to the northwest and Nashville, Tennessee, to the southeast. The population was 24,864 in 2015, down from 25,024 during the 2010 U.S. Census. Twenty blocks of the city's downtown have been designated as a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Restaurants in Paducah

1. Chocolate Factory

109 Market House Sq, Paducah, KY 42001-0789 +1 270-442-5222 http://www.ChocolateFactoryKy.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Chocolate Factory

2. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

116 S 6th St, Paducah, KY 42001-6847 +1 270-442-1923 http://www.stfrancisdesalespaducah.org
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

3. Purple Toad Winery

4275 Old US Highway 45 S, Paducah, KY 42003-9280 +1 270-554-0010 http://www.purpletoadwinery.net
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5.0 based on 369 reviews

Purple Toad Winery

Reviewed By Sweetspcl - Antioch, United States

I had heard of this winery before but never visited. As we were on our way to Metropolis we decided to stop and am I ever so glad we did!!!. This place was great, the staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable and engaging. The amount of different wines was unmatched compared to the many other wineries I have visited. I had recently stocked up on wine at the Tennessee wine festival but that didn't stop me from coming with 7 bottles from here. I am already planning a day trip with my girlfriends as part of my birthday celebration next month. It didn't hurt any that we caught them while having the customer appreciation sale of 20% off.

4. Greenway Trail

2900 Park Ave, Bob Noble Park, Paducah, KY 42001-4022 +1 270-442-0751 http://paducahky.gov/greenway-trail
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Greenway Trail

Reviewed By dculbertson - Paducah, United States

Run, walk or bike on this beautiful trail. From the tree covered gravel trail through the woods, to the concrete trail that takes you from the park to the river, it is all wonderful.

5. Floodwall Murals

Water St./Jefferson St. to Washington St., Paducah, KY +1 800-723-8224 [email protected] http://www.aboutpaducah.com/articles/paducah-wall-wall.html
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4.5 based on 917 reviews

Floodwall Murals

Murals painted on floodwalls depicting the history of the Paducah area.

Reviewed By jfadds

Stretching on the barrier walls separating the town from the Ohio River is a wonderful array of murals telling the story of the history of Paducah Well worth a stroll- there are some benches on the river side to picnic or rest

6. Paducah Riverwalk

End of Historic District, along Water Street, Paducah, KY http://www.aboutpaducah.com/articles/paducah-wall-wall.html
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4.5 based on 376 reviews

Paducah Riverwalk

Reviewed By jfadds

This would be nicer when humidity is down a bit- was oppressive The city has done a great job with creating a nice area down on the Ohio to explore Paducah itself is a gem of a small city US Grant actually occupied it in the early days of the Civil War

7. Whitehaven Welcome Center

1845 Lone Oak Rd (I-24 Exit 7), Paducah, KY 42003-7903 +1 270-554-2077 [email protected] https://www.kentuckytourism.com/whitehaven-welcome-center/
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Whitehaven Welcome Center

Reviewed By Exploringontheroad

This is by far the nicest visitor center/rest stop we have ever been. The grounds are nicely kept as are the picnic tables. It is easy to get in and out with a camper trailer. The mansion itself is beautiful. We could both have a tour due to COVID; however, we looked in through the windows at all of the furnishings. It is a beautiful space and conviently located.

8. Wacinton Sculpture

Noble Park along Park Ave, Paducah, KY
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Wacinton Sculpture

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

This is truly an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind roadside attraction, that you must see if you are traveling through Paducah, Kentucky.

9. Bob Noble Park

2801 Park Ave, Paducah, KY http://www.ci.paducah.ky.us/paducah/noble-park
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Bob Noble Park

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

We were traveling through this area of Paducah, Kentucky today. This is a nice park with walking paths for anyone who likes to take their dog for a walk. Lots of play areas for the kids, too. If we would have had more time, they had nice areas to enjoying a picnic.

10. Kentucky Dam

22 miles upstream from the confluence of the Tennessee River with the Ohio, Paducah, KY http://www.kentuckylake.com/history/kylake/facts.shtml
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Kentucky Dam

Reviewed By lverdouw - Saint Peters, United States

The visitors center at the TVA dam was closed, however it was still fun to walk around and look at the dam. There are several visitor spots to park and walk around, we even saw a bald eagle snatch a fish out of the water! They have a turbine propeller in front of the visitors center so you can see what is churning the water.

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